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Old 02-12-2014, 10:18 PM   #23
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Originally Posted by strat61caster View Post
The computer in the car is always optimistic in my experience, and not just on this car. If you flip through the manual I believe most cars with the feature have a disclaimer that this reading is an approximation and may not be accurate.

Gas stations are calibrated at least once a year and your odometer is tied to your speedometer, I'd trust those over the onboard computer any day. Unless of course you've changed tire diameter which would throw off the speedo/odo.
I imagine one should follow the computer over the odometer if you change the wheels and tires. Right?
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